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Shivers v. Biloxi-Gulfport Daily Herald

Mississippi Supreme Court

Decided April 6, 1959No. 41075PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

*307Ethridge, J.

In this workmen’s compensation case the principal question is whether the Commission was warranted in finding that the employee did not receive an accidental injury. We think the undisputed evidence requires a conclusion to the contrary.

The claimant, Willie Shivers, averred that he had a heart attack while at work on November 14, 1956, and his work aggravated and accelerated a pre-existing heart disease. The claim is solely for total permanent disability benefits. Claimant died about two years after the alleged accidental injury, and this appeal has been revived in the name of his…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Lucedale Veneer Co. v. RogersMississippi Supreme Court · 1950
  2. Reyer v. PEARL RIVER TUNG CO.Mississippi Supreme Court · 1953
  3. HARDIN'S BAKERIES v. RanagerMississippi Supreme Court · 1953
  4. W. G. Avery Body Co. v. HallMississippi Supreme Court · 1955
  5. Fry v. JORDAN AUTO CO.Mississippi Supreme Court · 1955

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  1. Reynolds v. Ruidoso Racing Association, Inc.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1961
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  3. Reeves Royalty Co. v. ANB Pump Truck ServiceMississippi Supreme Court · 1987
  4. Washington v. Greenville Mfg. & MacHine WorksMississippi Supreme Court · 1969
  5. Fisher v. DanielsMississippi Supreme Court · 1965

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